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Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2020, 01:46
Replies: 48
Views: 13,316
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel I can see how that would happen!

I could possibly see the scenario where a PPL student is sitting in the left seat (he/she threfore could not be PIC), another pilot but a student Instructor (fully qualified pilot) however under test...
Forum: Middle East
23rd Jun 2020, 01:27
Replies: 1,984
Views: 1,921,911
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel Bravery vs Stupidity!

A little confused as to what it is that she is complaining about? It appears that one of her muckers got canned for using her mobile phone on the flight. Errrm good!

So what is the probem! This...
Forum: Rumours & News
25th Mar 2017, 13:06
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,777,989
Posted By Vortex Thing

The flaw in the cunning plan there is that the...

The flaw in the cunning plan there is that the then Chief Pilot at FZ now unbelievably promoted to DFO. Gave more of a flying monkeys as to the contents of his hankie the last time he blew his nose...
Forum: Middle East
18th Mar 2017, 11:26
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Ok we give up, walk towards the light my friend, come to the light....

Does this scenario seem familiar to you.

One of your mates meets a boy/girl who is clearly a psycho, bunny boiler from hell, narcissistic, gold digging repropbate. Lets call them X. However...
Forum: Middle East
16th Mar 2017, 10:08
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

It's about wasta!!

Fly 2 Live I think the problem here is that you think the rosters are the biggest problem! They are an annoyance but rosters alone wouldn't ever dissuade me nor would I dissuade someone else from...
Forum: Middle East
15th Mar 2017, 16:25
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

It is not about you you are all equally unimportant to them!!!

FZ feedback timescales have not changed since Year 0. i.e it is when they can be bothered or someone notices that you have requested something.

It could be the same day 0 it could be 18 months. ...
Forum: Middle East
6th Jan 2017, 12:45
Replies: 5
Views: 9,223
Posted By Vortex Thing

So was wondering if they ever filled this...

So was wondering if they ever filled this position? Like What-to-do said hardly a tough act to follow as the incumbent is struggling to run a bath much less and airline.

The concern is that the...
Forum: Middle East
13th Sep 2016, 13:46
Replies: 8
Views: 5,323
Posted By Vortex Thing

What speed bird said. There is no such thing as...

What speed bird said. There is no such thing as confidentiality in Dubai. Nothing is non-punitive and voluntary is in the military sense.

i.e. I need 3 volunteers, you, you and you. Right lets...
Forum: Middle East
13th Sep 2016, 13:34
Replies: 17
Views: 7,852
Posted By Vortex Thing

You obviously don't speak level 2 English very...

You obviously don't speak level 2 English very well do you now ;)
Forum: Middle East
10th Sep 2016, 14:10
Replies: 4
Views: 2,067
Posted By Vortex Thing

Read this! ...

Read this!
...
Forum: Middle East
19th Aug 2016, 00:03
Replies: 4
Views: 5,216
Posted By Vortex Thing

Well seing as money and image are the only things...

Well seing as money and image are the only things that matters in the UAE surely that is good call from a diplomacy perspective?
Forum: Middle East
18th Aug 2016, 00:09
Replies: 18
Views: 9,902
Posted By Vortex Thing

If it's big planes you are after I get that it...

If it's big planes you are after I get that it may seem worth going back to the RHS. I would be very surpised if you dint regret that pretty quickly.

Flying for a bigger better name, well I've...
Forum: Middle East
17th Aug 2016, 23:33
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Donpizmeov Not sure I entirely get the...

Donpizmeov

Not sure I entirely get the sentiment but it is nice to be remembered. I still maintain that life is not as hard in some aspects as many ppruners maintain. As an example I still think...
Forum: Middle East
17th Aug 2016, 23:09
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

If you are European, British or most commonwealth...

If you are European, British or most commonwealth then you can drive on any licence in the UAE. Until you become resident. As soon as you are a resident you need a UAE licence not to drive but only...
Forum: Middle East
4th Jul 2016, 00:55
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Ifly462 EK will take you direct if you have 3 yrs...

Ifly462 EK will take you direct if you have 3 yrs in FZ. You can literally finish FZ on one day and start at EK the next. I personally know 9 pilots who have gone direct from FZ to EK.

However...
Forum: Middle East
3rd Jul 2016, 10:19
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel Same old, same old......

Allison - Hoe gaan dit?

Simple answer. If you have options in QR, EK, EY and have two children. DO NOT even think about FZ. You may be, "worked to death" in the other firms but at least your...
Forum: Middle East
18th Jun 2016, 16:04
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Thank you Dubaigong! Dio - If you read my...

Thank you Dubaigong!

Dio - If you read my post through you will see that I did make an effort to explain that this culture was a small minority.

The top end of the seniority list has some very...
Forum: Middle East
15th Jun 2016, 09:07
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel Match made in Valhalla!

Combine what Lostin T2 said, with which I mostly sadly and wholeheartedly concur with plus the fact that when I was an FO and I did bring any of this to light the reaction wasn't exactly ,"Thank you...
Forum: Middle East
13th Jun 2016, 01:43
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel IST versus SOU?

Jony I personally suggest that you are the one who wants to check his attitude not Otto.

Seems to me that he just made a reasonably funny comment because your question is pretty much unanswerable....
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2016, 15:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,126
Posted By Vortex Thing

De facto. I didn't think you were being rude. ...

De facto. I didn't think you were being rude.

Had fearless asked, "Hi guys, I'm a wannabee. Who can tell me which is the best place to train in Europe?" then his response would have be rude IMHO. ...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2016, 15:25
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Errm my point exactly you don't want to be...

Errm my point exactly you don't want to be selected by the flydubai team you want CTC!

Why invest to get a job! Errm because your career provides for your family and is the most important thing...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2016, 15:01
Replies: 27
Views: 24,512
Posted By Vortex Thing

BLOGGSON I remember you now you were that guy who...

BLOGGSON I remember you now you were that guy who nicked the last remaining fuel from that fuel bollock in the field by NTH or XMG that night when we really needed it ;)

No Al Shuffler. I just...
Forum: Middle East
2nd Jun 2016, 14:47
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Yes no charge in Istanbul but it is done by...

Yes no charge in Istanbul but it is done by people living in Istanbul! So horses for courses. If you are used to a UK style selection get on with it and approach business in the same way ie you see...
Forum: Rumours & News
2nd Jun 2016, 10:09
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,777,989
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel In any other world yes!

The problem of course is that if you call in fatigued when you work for a firm that has neither moral compass or legal viewpoints in the entire management team you endanger your career, your...
Forum: Middle East
29th May 2016, 16:02
Replies: 27
Views: 24,512
Posted By Vortex Thing

Neither Blogs! Yellow hats were only worn...

Neither Blogs!

Yellow hats were only worn by the type of service that thought it acceptable to wear denim ( aka the devil's cloth) in an officers mess!

So gallant mate indeed but one who...
Forum: Middle East
29th May 2016, 15:56
Replies: 26
Views: 17,251
Posted By Vortex Thing

Errm rather lieks nother thread I am surprised...

Errm rather lieks nother thread I am surprised that people consider Doha and Dubai to have a similar quality of life.

I don't recall having to get permission to leave Dubai from my employer every...
Forum: Middle East
29th May 2016, 15:48
Replies: 28
Views: 38,670
Posted By Vortex Thing

What Emma Royss said. Having been in...

What Emma Royss said.

Having been in airlines in all three regions including at THY. Comparing the 3 is like comparing 5 star hotels to youth hostels. In Turkey you are a second class citizen,...
Forum: Middle East
29th May 2016, 15:35
Replies: 4,943
Views: 2,863,893
Posted By Vortex Thing

Okay Applicants. I have had no less than 5...

Okay Applicants.

I have had no less than 5 pilots ask me about the selection process and various aspects of it via PM. Most of those pilots are likely asking more chaps than me as their inboxes...
Forum: Middle East
26th May 2016, 13:50
Replies: 27
Views: 24,512
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel It depends on where you're from!

BLOGGS - Erm Yep that would be correct. I THINK it is a good idea. Tbs poster asked for everyones views! My view and that of these who remain members is what I posted.

I would hardly say bleating!...
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2016, 13:30
Replies: 27
Views: 24,512
Posted By Vortex Thing

Jeez transport jock not sure where you are from...

Jeez transport jock not sure where you are from but eating out in Dubai is a) cheaper than shopping for food and cooking it yourself and b) way cheaper than UK!

The biggest hits we have seen in...
Forum: Middle East
18th May 2016, 13:22
Replies: 4
Views: 3,141
Posted By Vortex Thing

Perhaps it's BMI was over 40 and it got sent on...

Perhaps it's BMI was over 40 and it got sent on sabbatical?
Forum: Rumours & News
18th May 2016, 13:19
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,777,989
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel Framer my point is how you said what you said....

Framer my point is how you said what you said. Not what you said. I willingly accept that you can read it in any way. However the problem with making statements that cannot be differentiated from...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th May 2016, 15:31
Replies: 1,540
Views: 1,777,989
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel Recce guy. It would be helpful it you just told...

Recce guy. It would be helpful it you just told us the type of aircraft you are referring to instead of making us guess. If you don't want to tell us then don't make the reference!

Half...
Forum: Middle East
16th May 2016, 15:02
Replies: 27
Views: 24,512
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel Couldn't have lived without APC in Dubai !!!

Rather like choosing to live and work in Dubai. Choosing the APC is each to their own.

For us The APC was one of the reasons we stayed so long. We use the card almost daily and saved shed loads...
Forum: Middle East
16th May 2016, 14:17
Replies: 14
Views: 8,616
Posted By Vortex Thing

Angel It is worth the denarii

If you're a professional pilot, then act like a professional. You don't have to buy a uniform, you don't have to pay for much once you are working as a professional pilot. If you could afford hundred...
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